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Briefing: Iran war: Israel approves billions in new military funds

Strategic angle: Israel's new, defense-heavy budget comes as its forces fight Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, while also pursuing operations in Gaza.

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Briefing: Taipower files No. 3 nuclear power plant restart plan, launches safety inspections with Westinghouse

Strategic angle: Taipower initiates a plan to restart its No. 3 nuclear power plant, collaborating with Westinghouse for safety inspections.

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Briefing: Iran Turning Nuclear Ambiguity Into A Wartime Weapon

Strategic angle: Exploring how Iran's nuclear strategy is evolving amidst geopolitical tensions.

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Briefing: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Secures $117M US Army UAV Contract Following $97M Contract

Strategic angle: AeroVironment continues to strengthen its position in the defense sector with a new contract from the US Army.

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Briefing: NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ) Launches Packaging Strategic Planner Global (SPG) Solution to Streamline Packaging Tracking Process

Strategic angle: NIQ introduces a new solution aimed at enhancing the efficiency of packaging tracking.

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Iran Launches Strikes on Israel and Gulf Sites

Iran's Revolutionary Guards conducted missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US-linked military facilities across the Gulf.

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Briefing: Pentagon Preparing for Weeks of Ground Operations in Iran

Strategic angle: Washington Post reports on the Pentagon's plans for extended military action.

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Two humanitarian aid boats heading to Cuba have gone missing, Mexico says

Navy searching for two boats that left Isla Mujeres last week bound for Havana with nine crew members of different nationalities on board.

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Briefing: Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact

Strategic angle: Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.

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Briefing: Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem

Strategic angle: An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as the regional war entered its second month.

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Briefing: Rosatom Reports Deteriorating Situation at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant

Strategic angle: Concerns rise as operational issues escalate at the facility.

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Briefing: The Iran war is defense tech's chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready

Strategic angle: Palmer Luckey's Anduril, software AI company Palantir and Elon Musk's SpaceX are getting the lion's share of defense tech dollars from the Pentagon.

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Ukraine, Saudi sign air defence deal during Zelensky surprise visit

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an air defence agreement amid rising threats from Iranian drone attacks.

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Briefing: Cuba holds civilian military drills amid deepening fuel crisis

Strategic angle: Nationwide exercise aims to expand militarisation among youth as fuel shortages escalate.

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Briefing: Ukraine, UAE seal defence deal: Kyiv’s 'know-how and equipment” gain recognition

Strategic angle: Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to cooperate on defence amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Briefing: Enviro group challenges California nuclear power plant water permit

Strategic angle: A legal challenge has been filed against the water permit for a nuclear power plant in California.

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Briefing: Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

Strategic angle: U.S. officials provide insights on the status of Iran's missile capabilities amidst ongoing tensions.

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Briefing: Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers

Strategic angle: The involvement of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the promotion process raises concerns about diversity in military leadership.

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Briefing: Troop deployments test Republicans’ nerves on Capitol Hill

Strategic angle: Concerns rise among GOP members regarding military actions.

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Briefing: Ex-Red Army Faction member Klette faces new charges

Strategic angle: Prosecutors have filed a raft of new charges against former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette, relating to serious attacks in the early 1990s.